When Organisms Learn That Certain Stimuli Predict the Occurrence of Other

question 38

Multiple Choice

When organisms learn that certain stimuli predict the occurrence of other important stimuli,which of the following processes has probably occurred? 

• A)sensitization 
• B) habituation​ 
• C)classical conditioning 
• D)extinction

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Definitions:

Retrospective Processing

The continual assessment of contingencies, which can lead to a reevaluation of prior conditioning of a conditioned stimulus (CS) with an unconditioned stimulus (UCS).

Mackintosh's Attentional

A theory explaining how the predictability of a stimulus influences its attentional control in associative learning.

Rescorla-Wagner

A model of conditioning that emphasizes the importance of the strength of the association between the conditioned and unconditioned stimulus.

CS Preexposure

A phenomenon where exposure to the conditioned stimulus before pairing it with the unconditioned stimulus can reduce the effectiveness of conditioning.